649 Vendor Management jobs in the United States

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.
In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization's extensive global network. The Group's operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.
The anticipated salary range for this role is between $190,000.00 and $210,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.
**Role Description**
SMBC is seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Vendor Management to lead third-party vendor oversight for the Cash Management business. This role is critical in ensuring that vendor relationships align with business goals, regulatory requirements, and risk management standards. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in vendor governance, contract negotiation, performance monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration.
**Role Objectives: Delivery**
Vendor Strategy & Governance
- Develop and implement a comprehensive vendor management strategy for the Cash Management business. - Establish governance frameworks to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. - Serve as the primary point of contact for all third-party vendors supporting Cash Management services.
Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors to ensure service quality, innovation, and value delivery. - Facilitate regular performance reviews, business reviews, and strategic planning sessions with vendors.
Contract & Risk Management
- Lead contract negotiations, renewals, and amendments in collaboration with Legal, Compliance, and Procurement teams. - Monitor vendor risk, including operational, financial, and reputational risks, and implement mitigation strategies. - Ensure vendors meet service level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and regulatory obligations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with internal stakeholders including Technology, Operations, Risk, Compliance, and Finance to align vendor services with business needs. - Support audits, regulatory exams, and internal reporting related to vendor oversight.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities for cost optimization, process improvement, and innovation through vendor partnerships. - Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in vendor management and cash management services.
**Qualifications and Skills**
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CTP, CPM, CRVPM) preferred. - 10+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or third-party risk management, preferably within financial services. - Strong understanding of cash management products and services. - Proven experience in contract negotiation, vendor performance management, and regulatory compliance. - Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive strategic outcomes.
**Additional Requirements**
SMBC's employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required.
SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at

**Location** **: Hybrid (Tues + day of choice in-office) at Amherst Center or Bridgeport Center**
**Schedule** **: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM (flexible)**
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**_*Experience managing vendor relationships for a call center strongly preferred_**
**Overview:**
Manages and participates in the completion of vendor risk assessments and due diligence and ongoing monitoring requirements are fulfilled for an assigned area of the Bank, including the completion of onsite reviews to ensure physical security complies with Bank standards.
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Manage and participate in the onboarding, monitoring and termination of vendor relationships for an assigned area of the Bank.
+ Ensure assigned staff identifies, monitors, escalates and remediates areas of vendor non-compliance or inaccuracy, along with proper documentation and communication of these findings with the business, senior management and impacted vendors.
+ Manage and participate in the conduct of onsite reviews of vendors to review physical security of vendor relationships and the mitigation of any risk associated with the product or service offered.
+ Manage the completion of third-party call monitoring to ensure adherence to rules and regulations governing vendor categories and the communication of results to business partners and vendors.
+ Advise business unit partners on vendor management requirements and communicate potential risks identified while managing vendors.
+ Manage and participate in the recommending of modifications to the Vendor Management Program based on industry and regulatory expectations.
+ Manage the development and maintenance of procedures and supporting documentation to provide a reference source for ensuring consistency of departmental activities.
+ Work with senior business and/or support function management to support vendor risk activities within an assigned area of the Bank.
+ Remain current with vendor management regulatory requirements and changes as well as industry best practices that would potentially influence the Bank's vendor management program.
+ Understand and adhere to the Company's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company's Risk Appetite.Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
+ Exercise usual authority of a manager concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, performance management and terminations.
+ Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
+ Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
+ Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
+ Complete other related duties as assigned.
**Scope of Responsibilities:**
Vendor management is rapidly growing in importance as the Bank continues to outsource products and services. This position manages and participates in partnering with business line management to ensure vendor service risk assessments are completed, and that due diligence and ongoing monitoring requirements are fulfilled. In addition, this position manages and participates in on-site audits to ensure the Company's standards are being upheld.
**Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:**
**Education and Experience Required:**
Associate's degree plus a minimum of 7 years' work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 9 years' higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 7 years' work experience
Minimum of 2 years' work leadership and/or supervisory experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent spreadsheet and word processing software
Attention to detail
Proven leadership and/or managerial skills
Availability and ability to travel to different vendor locations to complete onsite reviews
**Education and Experience Preferred:**
Bachelor's Degree
Experience in vendor management, banking, risk management or related field
Ability to maintain solid working relationships with internal and external business partners
**Physical Requirements:**
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $85,104.04 - $141,840.07 Annual (USD). The successful candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
**Location**
Williamsville, New York, United States of America
M&T Bank Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabilities and veterans.

Global Vendor Management Lead
Job ID

Posted
22-Sep-2025
Service line
Corporate Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Purchasing/Procurement, Transaction Management
Location(s)
Dallas - Texas - United States of America, Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America
**CBRE - BSO Global Vendor Strategy & Enablement Leader**
**About CBRE Group, Inc.**
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at .
**About the Role**
The BSO Global Vendor Strategy & Enablement Leader is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of Global BSO relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring alignment with business objectives, driving operational efficiency, and maximizing value. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills to build and maintain strong vendor partnerships, oversee service delivery, and drive continuous improvement across the BSO.
**What You'll Do**
+ **Vendor Relationship Management:** Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with all suppliers, ensuring the delivery of services meets business requirements and identifying opportunities for ongoing development and enhancement.
+ **Executive Alignment:** Maintain relationships with third-party providers' executive leadership to align strategically and ensure mutual success.
+ **Commercial & Contract Management:** Manage all commercial and contractual aspects of agreements with third-party providers and the BSO, working closely with finance and contract management teams to negotiate favorable commercial terms.
+ **Partnership Development:** Leverage understanding of vendor capabilities to identify new partnership opportunities that drive business growth and innovation.
+ **Service Delivery Oversight:** Oversee the ongoing transition of client account activity to vendors and ensure the success of service delivery staff.
+ **Compliance and Financial Management:** Ensure financial results and legal compliance of third-party providers, including overseeing finances, budgets, forecasts, and cost allocation processes.
+ **Performance Monitoring:** Monitor budget performance, Service Level Agreement (SLA) performance, and service delivery quality of third-party providers.
+ **Risk Management:** Identify, track, and proactively address risks related to operational continuity and vendor performance.
+ **Strategic Leadership:** Provide strong leadership and strategic thinking to guide vendor strategy and ensure alignment with overall BSO goals.
**What You'll Need**
+ **Communication & Influence:** Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex business documents; respond effectively to sensitive issues; and make persuasive presentations on complex topics to diverse audiences, including employees, clients, top management, and public groups.
+ **Negotiation & Motivation:** Ability to motivate, negotiate, and remediate effectively with key employees, top management, client groups, and third-party service providers to achieve desired outcomes.
+ **Problem Solving & Analytical Skills:** Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations. Requires expert-level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing, matrix-based, multi-industry sales environment.
+ **Financial Acumen:** Very strong economics, math, and analytical skills with the ability to apply them strategically in diverse situations. Strong understanding of business and legal terminology related to contracts. Knowledge of relevant terms, definitions, and analytical methodology.
+ **Technical Proficiency:** Advanced knowledge of computer software and hardware (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite Products). Experience with industry-relevant tools and software preferred.
+ **Travel:** Ability to travel as required.
**Financial Knowledge:**
+ Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Reviews complex financial/business analysis and reports prepared by subordinates. Ability to analyze the most complex business/financial data and develop innovative solutions.
**Education and Experience:**
+ Advanced degree preferred.
+ A minimum of 10 years of leadership and strategic vendor management experience required.
**Why CBRE**
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.
**Our Values in Hiring**
At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
**Disclaimers**
To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Global Vendor Management Lead position is $160,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Global Vendor Management Lead position is 200,000 annually.
The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.
**Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
**Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at or via telephone at (U.S.) and (Canada).
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

Global Vendor Management Lead
Job ID

Posted
22-Sep-2025
Service line
Corporate Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Purchasing/Procurement, Transaction Management
Location(s)
Dallas - Texas - United States of America, Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America
**CBRE - BSO Global Vendor Strategy & Enablement Leader**
**About CBRE Group, Inc.**
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at .
**About the Role**
The BSO Global Vendor Strategy & Enablement Leader is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of Global BSO relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring alignment with business objectives, driving operational efficiency, and maximizing value. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills to build and maintain strong vendor partnerships, oversee service delivery, and drive continuous improvement across the BSO.
**What You'll Do**
+ **Vendor Relationship Management:** Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with all suppliers, ensuring the delivery of services meets business requirements and identifying opportunities for ongoing development and enhancement.
+ **Executive Alignment:** Maintain relationships with third-party providers' executive leadership to align strategically and ensure mutual success.
+ **Commercial & Contract Management:** Manage all commercial and contractual aspects of agreements with third-party providers and the BSO, working closely with finance and contract management teams to negotiate favorable commercial terms.
+ **Partnership Development:** Leverage understanding of vendor capabilities to identify new partnership opportunities that drive business growth and innovation.
+ **Service Delivery Oversight:** Oversee the ongoing transition of client account activity to vendors and ensure the success of service delivery staff.
+ **Compliance and Financial Management:** Ensure financial results and legal compliance of third-party providers, including overseeing finances, budgets, forecasts, and cost allocation processes.
+ **Performance Monitoring:** Monitor budget performance, Service Level Agreement (SLA) performance, and service delivery quality of third-party providers.
+ **Risk Management:** Identify, track, and proactively address risks related to operational continuity and vendor performance.
+ **Strategic Leadership:** Provide strong leadership and strategic thinking to guide vendor strategy and ensure alignment with overall BSO goals.
**What You'll Need**
+ **Communication & Influence:** Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex business documents; respond effectively to sensitive issues; and make persuasive presentations on complex topics to diverse audiences, including employees, clients, top management, and public groups.
+ **Negotiation & Motivation:** Ability to motivate, negotiate, and remediate effectively with key employees, top management, client groups, and third-party service providers to achieve desired outcomes.
+ **Problem Solving & Analytical Skills:** Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations. Requires expert-level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing, matrix-based, multi-industry sales environment.
+ **Financial Acumen:** Very strong economics, math, and analytical skills with the ability to apply them strategically in diverse situations. Strong understanding of business and legal terminology related to contracts. Knowledge of relevant terms, definitions, and analytical methodology.
+ **Technical Proficiency:** Advanced knowledge of computer software and hardware (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite Products). Experience with industry-relevant tools and software preferred.
+ **Travel:** Ability to travel as required.
**Financial Knowledge:**
+ Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Reviews complex financial/business analysis and reports prepared by subordinates. Ability to analyze the most complex business/financial data and develop innovative solutions.
**Education and Experience:**
+ Advanced degree preferred.
+ A minimum of 10 years of leadership and strategic vendor management experience required.
**Why CBRE**
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.
**Our Values in Hiring**
At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
**Disclaimers**
To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Global Vendor Management Lead position is $160,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Global Vendor Management Lead position is 200,000 annually.
The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.
**Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
**Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at or via telephone at (U.S.) and (Canada).
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

Global Vendor Management Lead
Job ID

Posted
22-Sep-2025
Service line
Corporate Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Purchasing/Procurement, Transaction Management
Location(s)
Dallas - Texas - United States of America, Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America
**CBRE - BSO Global Vendor Strategy & Enablement Leader**
**About CBRE Group, Inc.**
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at .
**About the Role**
The BSO Global Vendor Strategy & Enablement Leader is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of Global BSO relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring alignment with business objectives, driving operational efficiency, and maximizing value. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills to build and maintain strong vendor partnerships, oversee service delivery, and drive continuous improvement across the BSO.
**What You'll Do**
+ **Vendor Relationship Management:** Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with all suppliers, ensuring the delivery of services meets business requirements and identifying opportunities for ongoing development and enhancement.
+ **Executive Alignment:** Maintain relationships with third-party providers' executive leadership to align strategically and ensure mutual success.
+ **Commercial & Contract Management:** Manage all commercial and contractual aspects of agreements with third-party providers and the BSO, working closely with finance and contract management teams to negotiate favorable commercial terms.
+ **Partnership Development:** Leverage understanding of vendor capabilities to identify new partnership opportunities that drive business growth and innovation.
+ **Service Delivery Oversight:** Oversee the ongoing transition of client account activity to vendors and ensure the success of service delivery staff.
+ **Compliance and Financial Management:** Ensure financial results and legal compliance of third-party providers, including overseeing finances, budgets, forecasts, and cost allocation processes.
+ **Performance Monitoring:** Monitor budget performance, Service Level Agreement (SLA) performance, and service delivery quality of third-party providers.
+ **Risk Management:** Identify, track, and proactively address risks related to operational continuity and vendor performance.
+ **Strategic Leadership:** Provide strong leadership and strategic thinking to guide vendor strategy and ensure alignment with overall BSO goals.
**What You'll Need**
+ **Communication & Influence:** Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex business documents; respond effectively to sensitive issues; and make persuasive presentations on complex topics to diverse audiences, including employees, clients, top management, and public groups.
+ **Negotiation & Motivation:** Ability to motivate, negotiate, and remediate effectively with key employees, top management, client groups, and third-party service providers to achieve desired outcomes.
+ **Problem Solving & Analytical Skills:** Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations. Requires expert-level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing, matrix-based, multi-industry sales environment.
+ **Financial Acumen:** Very strong economics, math, and analytical skills with the ability to apply them strategically in diverse situations. Strong understanding of business and legal terminology related to contracts. Knowledge of relevant terms, definitions, and analytical methodology.
+ **Technical Proficiency:** Advanced knowledge of computer software and hardware (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite Products). Experience with industry-relevant tools and software preferred.
+ **Travel:** Ability to travel as required.
**Financial Knowledge:**
+ Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Reviews complex financial/business analysis and reports prepared by subordinates. Ability to analyze the most complex business/financial data and develop innovative solutions.
**Education and Experience:**
+ Advanced degree preferred.
+ A minimum of 10 years of leadership and strategic vendor management experience required.
**Why CBRE**
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.
**Our Values in Hiring**
At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
**Disclaimers**
To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Global Vendor Management Lead position is $160,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Global Vendor Management Lead position is 200,000 annually.
The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.
**Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
**Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at or via telephone at (U.S.) and (Canada).
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

Global Vendor Management Lead
Job ID

Posted
22-Sep-2025
Service line
Corporate Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Purchasing/Procurement, Transaction Management
Location(s)
Dallas - Texas - United States of America, Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America
**CBRE - BSO Global Vendor Strategy & Enablement Leader**
**About CBRE Group, Inc.**
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at .
**About the Role**
The BSO Global Vendor Strategy & Enablement Leader is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of Global BSO relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring alignment with business objectives, driving operational efficiency, and maximizing value. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills to build and maintain strong vendor partnerships, oversee service delivery, and drive continuous improvement across the BSO.
**What You'll Do**
+ **Vendor Relationship Management:** Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with all suppliers, ensuring the delivery of services meets business requirements and identifying opportunities for ongoing development and enhancement.
+ **Executive Alignment:** Maintain relationships with third-party providers' executive leadership to align strategically and ensure mutual success.
+ **Commercial & Contract Management:** Manage all commercial and contractual aspects of agreements with third-party providers and the BSO, working closely with finance and contract management teams to negotiate favorable commercial terms.
+ **Partnership Development:** Leverage understanding of vendor capabilities to identify new partnership opportunities that drive business growth and innovation.
+ **Service Delivery Oversight:** Oversee the ongoing transition of client account activity to vendors and ensure the success of service delivery staff.
+ **Compliance and Financial Management:** Ensure financial results and legal compliance of third-party providers, including overseeing finances, budgets, forecasts, and cost allocation processes.
+ **Performance Monitoring:** Monitor budget performance, Service Level Agreement (SLA) performance, and service delivery quality of third-party providers.
+ **Risk Management:** Identify, track, and proactively address risks related to operational continuity and vendor performance.
+ **Strategic Leadership:** Provide strong leadership and strategic thinking to guide vendor strategy and ensure alignment with overall BSO goals.
**What You'll Need**
+ **Communication & Influence:** Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex business documents; respond effectively to sensitive issues; and make persuasive presentations on complex topics to diverse audiences, including employees, clients, top management, and public groups.
+ **Negotiation & Motivation:** Ability to motivate, negotiate, and remediate effectively with key employees, top management, client groups, and third-party service providers to achieve desired outcomes.
+ **Problem Solving & Analytical Skills:** Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations. Requires expert-level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing, matrix-based, multi-industry sales environment.
+ **Financial Acumen:** Very strong economics, math, and analytical skills with the ability to apply them strategically in diverse situations. Strong understanding of business and legal terminology related to contracts. Knowledge of relevant terms, definitions, and analytical methodology.
+ **Technical Proficiency:** Advanced knowledge of computer software and hardware (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite Products). Experience with industry-relevant tools and software preferred.
+ **Travel:** Ability to travel as required.
**Financial Knowledge:**
+ Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Reviews complex financial/business analysis and reports prepared by subordinates. Ability to analyze the most complex business/financial data and develop innovative solutions.
**Education and Experience:**
+ Advanced degree preferred.
+ A minimum of 10 years of leadership and strategic vendor management experience required.
**Why CBRE**
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.
**Our Values in Hiring**
At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
**Disclaimers**
To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Global Vendor Management Lead position is $160,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Global Vendor Management Lead position is 200,000 annually.
The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.
**Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
**Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at or via telephone at (U.S.) and (Canada).
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

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We're on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.
Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We're changing. Because students need a better way.
We're looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students-and for each other.
This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It's where you're empowered to bring your authentic self to work.
Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you-from physical and mental to financial and professional. You'll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.
We're obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking "why not?" when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.
Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.
**What You'll Contribute**
The Senior Manager, Vendor Management will be responsible for managing and optimizing our vendor relationships to drive operational efficiency, cost savings, and ensure the delivery of high-quality goods and services.
**What You'll Do**
+ Develop and maintain strong relationships with agencies, serving as the primary point of contact for agency-related matters.
+ Collaborate with agencies to understand their capabilities, align expectations, and build partnerships based on mutual trust and transparency.
+ Conduct regular agencies performance evaluations and provide feedback to drive continuous improvement.
+ Assign monthly recovery goals for all agencies.
+ Implement risk mitigation strategies, agency risk assessments, and ensure adherence to risk management policies and procedures.
+ Collaborate with internal teams such as procurement, legal, IT, and business units to align vendor management processes with organizational needs.
+ Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance vendor management processes and practices.
+ Proactively identify and address vendor-related issues, resolving conflicts, and mitigating risks.
+ Monitor vendor costs, track expenditures, and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
_The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job; it is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this role._
**What You Have**
Minimum education, skills and experience required.
+ Strong knowledge of vendor management principles, best practices, and industry trends.
+ Excellent negotiation, contract management, and vendor relationship building skills.
+ Sound understanding of legal and regulatory requirements related to vendor management.
+ Demonstrated ability to drive cost optimization initiatives and achieve measurable results.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
+ Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management abilities.
+ Proven track record of successfully managing multiple vendors and projects simultaneously.
+ High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework in business or related fields is preferred.
+ 2+ years of experience in collections or related customer service roles, preferably in a financial or credit environment.
+ Proficiency in using collections software, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
+ Ability to deliver presentations to senior leaders and large groups
Preferred education, skills, and experience.
+ Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
+ 6+ years experience in vendor management, procurement, or strategic sourcing, with at least 3 years in a senior management role.
**The Americans with Disabilities Act**
_The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the "essential functions" of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function._
**Feeling your best helps you do your best:**
**Our benefits take care of the whole you-so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!).**
+ Competitive base salaries
+ Bonus incentives
+ Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed
+ Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match
+ Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
+ Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance
+ Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
+ Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
+ Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
+ Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives
+ Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
+ Career development and training opportunities
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Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click Click to view the U.S. Pay Transparency Policy.